Pure Escapes Magazine Edition 8: Wellness

WELLNESS

Where Ancient finds Modern in the Maldives

Healing and wellness are as ancient as civilization itself. From the Indian techniques of Ayurveda and yoga, to Chinese ‘Tai Chi’, Tibetan singing bowls and hot stone massage - the evidence and practice are universal. With its calm azure waters and natural surroundings, the Indian Ocean is a sanctuary for the soul. It has long been a meeting place for various wellness philosophies, from the Middle East, Asia, Indonesia and the Maldives itself. The islands are deeply rooted in healing, welcoming guests to rest, rejuvenate and rise upon their shores.

MILLA VLADOVA Managing Director Pure Escapes

Holistic Healing

Each property in our collection offers a combination of treatments to ensure optimum results from each respective wellness journey. Professional practitioners and healers have come together to provide a menu of modalities that balance mindfulness and physical wellness, creating harmony in health.

PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS

From a Watsu room to a floatation zone, hydrotherapy and red-light therapy encouraging cell renewal, the Flow Spa at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands offers all-encompassing healing. A soulful space that inspires the nourishment of bodies, guests can choose to indulge in a hydrafacial, a vagus nerve meditative massage, a sensory deprivation therapy session or a refining eye and lip treatment. For the journey of the mind, a ‘Dreamscapes’ experience uses sound, music and guided imagery to relax and transport one's mind to a place of release and improvement. This therapy takes place in the ‘Float Pod’, using the power of water to support and elevate healing.

The Tibetan Singing Bowl Spa treatment at Milaidhoo Maldives is part of the resort's holistic healing approach. During a massage treatment, the bowl is placed and played above the guest, creating powerful sounds and vibrations which aid in balancing the nervous system, and invoke a deep state of relaxation. Guests may also create their own spa treatments from the extensive and varied menu.

PATINAMALDIVES,FARIISLANDS

The Integrative Medicine Menu of Soneva Soul at Soneva Fushi guarantees comprehensive consultations on arrival, resulting in a correct and accurate treatment path for each independent guest. The doctor will advise paths of regenerative treatments such as Major Autohemotherapy with additional ultra violet sterilisation to eradicate all chronic infections, connective tissue or joint injections, as well as microneedling. The consultations are thorough and the treatments professionally administered, ensuring optimum health and safety for all.

*Soneva Soul is in partnership with the London Clinic of Nutrition

SONEVA FUSHI

MILAIDHOO MALDIVES

The COMO Maalifushi Shambala Cleanse goes beyond skin deep combining movement, body treatment and massage therapies. This includes a daily scheduled activity to boost energy, a detoxifying scrub to improve circulation and assist skin tone, a manual lymphatic drainage massage, green juice to enhance the immune function as well as a bottle of PURIFY massage oil to take home.

The Six Senses Laamu spa is an invitation to explore a variety of wellness techniques optimum for our individual health. The resort encourages an integrative lifestyle where guests become in tune with their natural flow through nutrition, connection to nature and scientific therapies. A focus of healing with Six Senses is rest; the resident Sleep Doctor on hand to guide partakers through a 90 minute Sleep Well Journey. This begins with a pranayama (breathing exercise) followed by a massage and concludes with the nasya (nasal oil application) which has been used for centuries to alleviate sleep concerns.

Tradition meets science at Velaa Private Island, with a healing program that balances mindfulness, fitness and nutrition. Cutting-edge technology meets the ancestral art of touch; modern anti-ageing modalities blending with natural and rare ingredients. A bucket list wellness experience for guests is the unique Cloud 9 Pod; a heavenly healing journey like none-other! The swinging station uses a combination of colour, light, projection and motion to create a regenerative effect on the nervous system, invoking deep relaxation.

Guests will leave the Conrad Maldives Rangali spa literally glowing with vitality. Accessed by a bridge out to sea, one almost feels as if crossing over the path to enlightenment. 17 rituals have been crafted to strengthen, soothe and satisfy one's body and mind. Each option is combined with essential oils, precious gemstones and ancestral massage techniques. The Gem of Health session invites guests to surrender to an ancient mineral salt bath with amethyst crystals, followed by a body scrub involving a blend of herbs, plants and spices combined with Moroccan rhassoul clay blend to exfoliate as well as stimulate circulation. The ritual concludes by replenishing the body with Pink Himalayan salt stirred in cool refreshing water.

COMO MAALIFUSHI

CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI

THE SIX SENSES LAAMU

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND

Three glass-bottomed, over-water treatment pavilions at the Nautilus Solasta spa await at any hour. Perhaps welcome the experience to your villa with a private in-room treatment session. Begin or end your moment in the sauna, steam bath or open-air bath. The Spinal Connection Volcanic Stone Healing treatment is recommended to promote circulation and inner balance, removing the burden of responsibility.

JOALI Being provides a platform for guests to heal, transform and enhance their relationship with the natural world by providing an array of healing spaces for reflection, movement and growth. A retreat like none other, the property and staff welcome and encourage guests to surrender to their surroundings, to reconnect, replenish and rejuvenate. Each programme is tailored to the individual, ensuring optimum care and attention. Sound journeys, traditional herb remedies and hydro facilities guide guests towards their full potential.

The One&Only Reethi Rah offers guests the opportunity to find balance through progressive spa therapies. The ‘Nature’s Resonance’ treatments are all based on the healing properties of sound, beginning with the vibrational hum of Solfeggio tuning forks. These forks help transform and enhance personal energy through sound. Guests will relax into a soundscape of natural beats such as hypnotic monsoon rain and the ocean water lapping upon the shore. For every session embarked upon, a tree will be planted symbolising the end of the treatment and in turn, healing nature.

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

NAUTILUS SOLASTA

groundwork for is health.”

- LEIGH HUNT

“The

all happiness

THE AYURVEDA Philosophy

Ayurveda is built on the foundations of balance in diet, herbal treatment and yogic breathing. Its holistic and wholesome approach to health reflects in the ethos of each of the following properties.

Vakkaru Maldives

The Ayurveda Programme at Vakkaru aims to provide guests with a platform which facilitates their wellness journey. Ayurvedic in-house doctor, Kalani Perera, personally oversees treatments at the resort’s overwater Merana Spa. Immune boosting therapies, Chakra sessions and full-body massages are but a few of the energy restoring options offered to enhance health and longevity. Based on the ‘concept-of-care’ initiative at the hotel, the program is tailored to address an array of emotional and physical ailments, upholding the ethos that ‘health is wealth’.

Velaa Private Island

One is inspired to find their sense of place at Velaa Private Island. Pleasure and performance is delivered during each spa session, held by harmony. Their exclusive Ayurvedic massage menu offers Indian Head and Shoulder sessions, Shirodhara Massage where Ayurvedic oil continuously flows over the third eye and Podikizhi Massage which applies herbal and medicinal powders compressed over the body to eliminate toxins. Guests may create personalised 3, 5 or 7 day holistic programmes that encompass all treatments. The resort boasts its own brand of Ayurvedic products, as well as its own range of scents that can be taken home as souvenirs of the Indian Ocean.

VAKKARU

Six Senses Laamu

After an in depth and detailed consultation, the Ayurvedic doctor at Six Senses Laamu recommends a suitable combination of therapies based on the guests dosha (ayurvedic body type). The Abyang Fusion therapy is a full body treatment which expertly merges Ayurveda, aromatherapy, marma massage, reflexology, remedial techniques, lymphatic drainage and chakra balancing; the definition of holistic wellness!

With wellness regarded as a freedom, the resort ensures a comprehensive lifestyle approach to one’s Ayurvedic program, including foods to eat or avoid. These are based on the guiding principle of Eat with Six Senses: organic, locally sourced, less is more, quality, balance and made from scratch.

lifelong health.

– DEEPAK CHOPRA

Soneva Fushi

Ayurvedic remedies are combined with vitamin therapy, energy work, mindfulness and yoga at Soneva Fushi’s Soneva Soul. This transformative wellness way combines ancient knowledge and new-age modalities; each treatment based upon an individual's needs. Based at the dedicated Ayurvedic Clinic, an Ayurvedic doctor is on hand to guide each journey, ensuring the treatment pathway is personalised to each guest

SIX SENSES LAAMU

COMO MAALIFUSHI

SONEVA FUSHI

COMO Maalifushi

A team of skilled practitioners, healthy cuisine and natural surroundings welcome guests to COMO Maalifushi. Its wellness philosophy adapts to each respective guest in the aim of inspiring commitment to

THE MOST CREATIVE ACT YOU WILL EVER UNDERTAKE, IS THE ACT OF CREATING YOURSELF

“

“The body benefits from movement, the mind benefits from stillness”.

– SAKYONG MIPHAM

The ancient art of yoga has long been recognised for its health benefits, both spiritual and physical. Known to increase flexibility, build strength and improve posture, yoga also aids in relaxation, introspection and emotional balance.

THE ANCIENT ARTof

SONEVA JANI

JUMEIRAH MALDIVES OLHAHALI ISLAND

RAFFLES MALDIVES MERADHOO

MILAIDHOO MALDIVES

GILI LANKANFUSHI

SONEVA FUSHI

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

“

Guests are invited to push their limits with a daily variety of actionpacked activities at Conrad Rangali Maldives. Bootcamps and circuits are led by trained fitness professionals, complimentary beach volleyball is at one’s disposal for social or competitive games and a flood-lit tennis court welcomes evening recreation. The 24-hour fitness centre leaves no excuse for procrastinators, as well as an onsite watersports centre for the more aquatically inclined.

The W Maldives has created an intensive workout programme for their more active guests, fuelling body and mind with movement and challenge. From Monday to Sunday, guests can sign up for a variety of classes which will guarantee a full-body workout. From sunrise yoga to Muay Thai, aqua fit, boxing and trampoline pump-up sessions, the FIT gym offers an exercise style for all. Private sessions are available for an additional fee.

“IF IT DOESN’T CHALLENGE YOU IT WON’T CHANGE YOU.”

W MALDIVES

One&Only Reethi Rah recently announced an exclusive partnership with leading fitness experts 'United Fitness Brands' (UFB), offering guests on-demand videos for completely private, in-villa workouts. One of the options to workout in privacy is with a unique Barrecore session. Barrecore sculpts one’s muscles while improving posture, strength and flexibility. Using their own body weight and isometric exercises guests will be guided through a high intensity, low impact workout. For the more group oriented fitness fanatics, the sea-facing cutting edge gym invites guests to sign up for kinesis programmes, cycling, pilates, boxing and kickboxing. A Queenax outdoor functional area and juice bar combine to create the One&Only Raw Fitness Beach offering; encouraging guests to become island fit!

*The O&O also offers kidfriendly fitness classes which include swimming, boxing and bootcamp. All members of the fold are taken into account with 3 - 5 years invited to join the Starfish activities, 6 - 8 years to the Octopus group and 9 years + to the Dolphin club.

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

A padel court has been added to the extensive sports facilities at Vakkaru Private Islands, adding options for group and family workouts. Open from 07:00 am till 10:00 pm, the new court is ideal for those looking for a fun, sociable sport or fitness enthusiasts who need a serious workout; a sport for everyone!

VAKKARU PRIVATE ISLANDS

VAKKARU PRIVATE ISLANDS

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

JUNIOR MENU: Kids Treatments

FUN, AGE APPROPRIATE TREATMENTS CAN BE FOUND FOR THE YOUNGER EXPLORERS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. AFTER AN ADVENTUROUS DAY OUT, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES OFFER CURIOUS CRUSADERS A SPACE TO RELAX AND REPLENISH THEIR ENERGY FOR THEIR NEXT EXPEDITION.

Niyama Private Island Maldives

The Drift Spa at Niyama Private Island Maldives is offering treatments not only for adults, but all members of the fold. Families can spend time together getting pampered in a joint parents and kids massage. However, if parents would like some time out to relax and unwind, a complementary nanny service is provided during their session.

NIYAMA:

Velaa Private Island Green tea glow rituals, facials, feet treats and sugar body scrubs invite the younger travellers to the spa. Simple rituals, soft massages and organic products encourage self-care for years to come.

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND CANVA IMAGE)

NIYAMA

COMO Maailifushi

The spa menu at COMO Maalifushi has been curated to include and benefit the younger body and mind, instilling positive wellbeing from an early age. A technology free wellness path welcomes younger travellers, with options of massages for relaxation, facials for delicate skin and pedicures for busy feet. A private children's yoga session may be booked, as well as a family session, ensuring health benefits for all.

One&Only Reethi Rah

With exclusive treatments specifically tailored to younger skin, 12 - 16 year old guests have the option to kick back and relax. An Active Flow Mini Massage or a Boutique Facial welcomes teenagers to the world of wellness.

Amilla Maldives Resorts & Residences

The ‘Children’s Corner’ Javvu Spa Kids Menu offers Yummy Coconut body scrubs, Pretty Me hand and nail pampering, a Spoil Me head massage and Fancy Feet foot soak. Mini Madi’s, Mini Yoga and Mini meditation are also on offer!

COMO MAAILIFUSHI

ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH

– MARK HALPERIN

Wellness & Gastronomy

The worlds of wellness and gastronomy are inextricably intertwined. One’s culinary intake supports the physical, mental and emotional make-up of one’s body. Food and wellness create a holistic approach to health; a conscious journey of the two enhances and elevates wellbeing as a whole. The Maldives has fine tuned the art of combining a nutritional lifestyle with healing therapies, practitioners as well as activities that connect guests to themselves, and nature. The following properties provide intentional and innovative experiences that honour both wellness and gastronomy, contributing towards each guests overall health.

Cacao has a high nutritional profile making it a "superfood" loaded with minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. With fermentation a process key to nourishing one’s gut microbiome, the chef’s create sourdough and kombucha to fermented

The SAI Tea Lounge at JOALI Being invites guests to delve into a world of flavour, tradition and health benefits. The resident Tea Sommelier will lead guests through the choreographed art and ceremonial practice of sharing tea, tasting and learning about its many varieties and advantages. The resort not only masters the art of tea and wellness but also masters the art of chocolate making.

vegetables and condiments.

JOALI BEING

Set overlooking the beach and perfectly pairing elegance and wellness, the Eau Bar at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands is chic and sophisticated in taste. Fresh oysters and caviar combined with organic ingredients honour the restaurant’s concept of sustainable gastronomy. Healthy options such as bone broth, steamed fish, Maldivian tuna wrap and tropical fruits for dessert support and encourage guests upon their wellness journey.

The Mandhoo Spa Restaurant at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island sits on stilts above the ocean. This calming setting pairs perfectly with the menu which mirrors the natural elements; air, earth, fire, water and plants. Organic ingredients energize and nourish the body, ensuring each dish has a specific taste, temperature, level of moisture and density, with their associated cuisines designed to affect the body, mind and spirit in different ways.

CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND

RITZ-CARLTON

RITZ-CARLTON

RITZ-CARLTON

Innovative raw food chef, Diana Von Cranach, is the mastermind behind Soneva Jani’s So Wild. Historical and traditional recipes from the Indonesian Spice Islands and South East Asia create menus inspired by Ayurveda. Her menu is based on the 5 elements: Earth, Wood, Metal, water and fire. 90% of the ingredients come from the organic garden, with most remaining raw in each dish, accompanied by botanicals and herbs. Health-conscious and plant-based, the menu is as good for the body as it is for the soul.

Wellness, whole-being and whole foods are equally considered at Six Senses Laamu. Each wellness journey is built on the foundations and guiding principles of Eat with Six Senses: natural ingredients from organic gardens, local and sustainable, and less is more, focusing on quality, balance and homegrown food. Individual advice is given to each respective guest to amplify the benefits of chosen treatments and activities.

SONEVA JANI

SONEVA JANI

SONEVA JANI

JOALI BEING

BEING The Joy of Weightlessness

JOALI Being embraces and encourages the art of self-Improvement, in paradise. Guests are welcomed by its temple-like thatched structures, home to soaring ceilings and sand floors; mimicking the surrounding environment. Wellbeing is reflected in every aspect of this retreat, from the architecture and artisan interior design to the positive affirmations on the coat hangers. Inspiration comes from the earth itself, influencing the culinary experiences, immersive programmes and recreational activities. Each programme is tailored to the individual, ensuring optimum care and attention for every guest.

The Four Pillars

The resort offers some of the finest wellness facilities and unique transformational spaces, with hydrotherapy, movement and sound healing experiences. A combination of hi-tech diagnostics mixed with ancient remedies achieve a feeling of weightlessness, resulting in guests returning home refreshed and inspired. Its programs and offerings are built on the foundations of the four pillars of wellbeing: Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy.

Aktar Herbology Bar

Areka: Wellness Centre

At their own time at pace, guests can wander down the Discovery Sound Path, resonating with the natural rhythms of the island enhanced by gongs, bells and lithophones. Seda, the sound therapy hall, promotes inner balance through harmony and vibration and a salt inhalation room encourages mindfulness and clarity. Core Movement & Fitness provides dedicated specialists to guide guests on a physical level, whereas the hydrotherapy hall, Kaashi, honours the tradition of healing through water, guests experiencing the cleansing powers of the banya, sauna, a watsu pool and a hammam. The Ocean Sala is an overwater facility home to an antigravity yoga pavilion, podologist centre and meditation deck.

Aktar Herbology Bar encourages healing through the power of herbs, led by the resident herbologist. Addressing concerns around the four pillars, a series of interactive workshops will help guests discover the benefits of herbal teas and learn to make natural body creams, face masks and massage oils. The ultra-low temperatures in the ice grotto as well as the cryotherapy chamber aid with muscle relaxation, reduce inflammation and provide natural pain relief – ideal for recovery and rehabilitation. Cold therapy can also assist improve circulation, burn fat, help with sleep as well as boost the immune system. Woven into the wellbeing way of life at JOALI Being, the health benefits of the ice grotto outweigh the cold!

Immersion Programs

A consultation on arrival will guide guests to the most beneficial immersion program, suited to optimise their time on the island, and their long term health. Once again created on the Four Pillars, guests will receive a custom made journey focusing on either the Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. All programs are supported by a nutritionist and an Ayurvedic doctor ensuring a holistic approach to one’s journey. Each restaurant also provides information on the health benefits and calorie intake of each dish, creating a conscious culture around cuisine, interwoven to each respective wellness experience.

At a Glance

Mind: Designed to cultivate vitality, inner strength, and resilience through mindfulness techniques. Guests can expect to optimise concentration, improve sleeping patterns, strengthen self-awareness skills and ignite feelings of serenity.

Skin: A combination of nutritional guidance with crafted body and face treatments to nurture radiance. Guests can expect to rebalance their skin’s microbiome, achieve a clearer complexion and optimise nutritional habits for skin health.

Energy: Designed to help achieve physical and mental wellbeing. Guests can expect to gain physical strength, stimulate brain plasticity, reduce risk of chronic diseases and expand physical capabilities.

Discovery: A comprehensive program that embodies the essence of all four pillars. Guests can expect to optimise energy levels, reduce physical stress and improve emotional balance.

Weight Rebalance: This immersion helps guests understand their health through an in-depth nutritional consultation. Guests can expect to improve vitality, optimise digestion, strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation and build healthier eating habits.

Amilla Maldives

Resort and Residences

Amilla Fushi's holistic approach to wellness goes beyond the ancient art of human touch to the use of light and sound therapy, nature, crystal healing and alchemy. It blends the modalities of movement and mindfulness, supported by nutrition and healing therapies which craft bespoke road-maps to wellness for each individual guest.

Javvu Spa East meets West Alchemy Bar

The Javvu Spa is a contemporary sanctuary surrounded by nature. Nestled in the jungle, its offerings extend from relaxation to rejuvenation. Guests may indulge in a variety of options, from a Dhivehi Beys treatment using indigenous Maldivian spices and herbs, to a coconut body scrub or hot stone massage. Lymphatic drainage is available to detox one’s system, and an anti-cellulite coffee scrub will leave skin feeling refreshed. Hair, nail and facial therapies hydrate, nourish and repair leaving guests feeling pampered and gorgeous. Kids under 13 may also jump on the treatment train with mini manicures, mini yoga or a mini active meditation class!

Guests can learn to make magic at the Amilla Alchemy Bar. The space is an interactive laboratory in the Javvu Spa where modern herbalism and ancient knowledge of Maldivian medicine create a range of soaps, scrubs and balms. Creating their own natural products with a blend of herbs and oils, guests learn the benefits of therapeutic ingredients. An instructor leads a fun class resulting in personalised fragrances to take home. The Alchemy Bar is a part of the Amilla sustainability initiative, developing plant-based remedies from homegrown ingredients such as coconut oil and aloe vera‚ neem, lemongrass, mint, and aromatic flowers including jasmine‚ wild marigolds, and hibiscus.

Enlighten Yourself

The age-old approach of light & sound therapy utilises the full spectrum of pure vibrant colours to balance, heal and energise. Sensora uses multi-sensory light, sound and vibrations to melt away anxiety and stress. It has been applied to heal situations of insomnia, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and depression.

Guests may choose between therapy options of Relax, Energise, Balance or Meditate, feeling restored and revived by the colours, motion and sound frequencies. From creating harmony within the 7 Chakras, to Gamma brainwave stimulation and a night light session for restorative sleep, each option interacts positively with one’s bio-rhythms, such as brainwaves, breathing and heartbeat.

Yoga

Master Sifu Aniket is an International Yoga teacher from the Himalayan tradition, certified crystal-reiki master, hypnotherapist and a gold medal winner holding black belts in Hapkido, Taekwondo and Kung Fu. He encourages guests to stretch both their bodies and their minds through crystal healing, hypnotherapy, kung fu and yoga. Alongside traditional yoga, power yoga, Tibetan yoga and Kundalini yoga are also offered, each highlighting different aspects of breathwork, endurance, meditation and wisdom. Each of the exercises help maintain health, stretch muscles and tendons, strengthen the body and calm the mind.

Glamping

With nature the ultimate source of healing, Amilla has created a range of options for guests to fully immerse and surrender to their surroundings. Secluded, surreal and starlit, three luxury air conditioned bubble tents invite a glamping experience in a private location. A steam room, sauna and plunge pool encourage detoxification and rejuvenation, and isolation inspires connection and mindfulness. Choosing the “Wellness Your Way” option, guests will receive: Canapés and a bottle of wine, 60-minute body massage for two, BBQ dinner on the beach, overnight stay, a sunrise Yoga session and breakfast on the beach.

Wellness Lab

Amilla's Wellness Lab is dedicated to their homemade Kombucha and more, including a Bitters Bar. This new space offers a variety of interactive workshops for guests, giving them the autonomy to recreate the recipes at home.

Wellness packages are offered between lengths of 3 days and 7 days, depending on the depth one wishes to dive into their health journey. Each offering includes meal planning guidance, steam or sauna and a complimentary Sensora session (Light, Sound & Vibration). The timetables are tailored to each individual.

At a Glance

Detox: Sauna & Steam, Foraging Lunch, Aqua Yoga, Reflexology, Detox Facial & Kombucha Workshop

Movement: Hatha Yoga, Night Snorkelling, Maldivian Cooking Class, Health Smoothies, Stretching & Zumba.

Mindfulness: Pranayama, Meditation, Intuitive Aroma Massage, Soap Making Class & Chakra Wellbeing Journey

Active Destress: Sensora Fibonacci, Ocean Discovery Excursion, Hot Stone Therapy, Sunset Painting & Aerial Hoop Class

Jumeirah

Maldives Olhahali

New Beginnings Jumeirah

Olhahali Island

Nestled in the North Malé Atoll, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island welcomes guests to embark on a journey of open-air yoga, fitness, meditation and a healthy dose of vitamin-sea. Revitalising rituals, massage and tailored programmes encourage and support one’s emotional and physical growth. Indulgent and revitalising in equal measure, guests will leave the island feeling rested, rejuvenated and ready to rise!

An individual consultation jump-starts guests’ wellness journey as they arrive at the resort. This can be booked through the concierge, ensuring a fine-tuning of one’s program as well as the ultimate health benefits.

Breathe

A one-on-one pranayama workshop is an option for those who wish to focus on breathing techniques, inviting a sense of calm. This is enhanced by the sound and vibrations of the Tibetan singing bowl, guided by the spa’s in-house practitioners. ‘Prana’ means ‘life-force’, describing the energy that sustains the life of the body. Its practice nurtures mental clarity, relaxes the nervous system and boosts lung capacity.

Roof-Top Meditation & Yoga

Rise with the sun and a yoga session as part of the resort’s Mindful Collection of wellness activities. Guests can partake in a more active yoga class upon the spa roof terrace, stretching limitations of both body and mind while strengthening and toning their core. Alternatively, yoga nidra is a meditative practice where the mind is guided to a state between sleep and wakefulness. It also helps manage one’s immune function, blood pressure and cortisol levels. Prenatal yoga is available to expectant mothers, designed to stimulate blood circulation and relieve back pain, nausea and discomfort.

Talise Spa

This over-water haven is found at the heart of the resort, welcoming guests to discover and explore their own internal rhythms. A cocktail of spa treatments include facials, massages and detox therapies. Guests may indulge in a unique facial where Oxygen Infusion Therapy targets fine lines and wrinkles using essential vitamins, anti-oxidants, a serum of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and high-pressure pure oxygen. This is also known as the ‘Celebrity Facial’.

The Heyovaru Si’ Hatu Massage is a combination of acupressure, aromatherapy, hot stones and stretching; inspired by Shiatsu. Acupressure helps reduce digestive issues and chronic pain, aromatherapy combats anxiety and hot stone massage promotes sleep and boosts immunity.

For a double dose of massage magic, one can book the Hathareh Four Hand Massage where two masseuses work together to release energy blockages and relax the muscles.

A signature Firumaalaa Couples

Ritual begins upon the beach, beneath the stars and surrounded by candles. A couples massage is enjoyed as the sun sets, followed by a culinary experience consciously prepared to compliment one’s wellness journey, as well as delight the taste buds. A head, neck and shoulders massage completes the evening; guests returning to their villas cocooned in relaxation.

One can surrender to the Purifying Body Boost to exfoliate the skin, stimulate circulation and release unwanted toxins. Alternatively, the Therapeutic session is a hands on technique that applies multiple massage methods to release and revive body and mind. Guests may customise this treatment by choosing their preferred massage options as well as incorporating herbal poultices, medical grade soft cups and stretching.

COMO Maalifushi

Embracing nature Maalifushi

Tropical gardens and luxurious over-water villas welcome guests to COMO Maalifushi. Located in the remote Thaa Atoll, the 5 star resort embraces nature to enhance the nurture of guests’ bodies and minds. Their award winning approach to holistic wellness attracts international interest, wellbeing warriors drawn to the COMO Shambhala Retreat.

COMO Shambhala Retreat

Meaning 'peace' in Sanskrit, Shambhala aims to pursue balance. It defines the essence of the COMO Shambhala approach to holistic wellness, combining modern science with ancient practices to align mind, body and spirit. The experience focuses on both nutrition and wellbeing, incorporating the likes of reflexology, yoga and massage with an expertly tailored menu of nutritionally calibrated dishes.

The wellness facility features 8 overwater treatment rooms, a sauna, jacuzzi, gym, 44 metre swimming pool and open-air yoga pavilion. During their retreat, guests can expect workshops such as:

COMO Shambhala Massage to improve the general well being of body and mind.

Reflexology to induce deep relaxation.

Hot River Stone Massage to address deep-held muscular knots.

Cleansing COMO Shambhala Bath to exfoliate the skin.

Daily yoga and meditation sessions.

Food Thoughtfor

Consciously curated, the COMO Shambhala Cuisine comprises raw, steamed or grilled organic ingredients rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals. Chefs also make ample use of the tandoor, a type of Indian oven that allows for fat-free cooking whilst introducing a wonderful charcoal flavour. The resulting dishes help to boost concentration, and energy as well as balance blood sugar levels. COMO Shambhala Cuisine is served at Madi, in-room dining, and private dining located at nearby uninhabited islands.

Wellness Immersions

A combination of multiple treatments provide a platform that encourages commitment to lifelong wellness. Each immersion offers targeted benefits through a variety of modalities and therapies.

All in a day’s work on wellbeing:

A combination of multiple treatments provide a platform that encourages commitment to lifelong wellness. Each immersion offers targeted benefits through a variety of modalities and therapies.

Be Active

Exercise class, Thai massage, reflexology & a glass of COMO Shambhala Muscle Mylk.

COMO Shambhala Cleanse

Exercise class, COMO Shambhala Skin Detoxifying Treatment, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, A glass of COMO Shambhala Green and Clean Juice, A 100ml bottle of PURIFY blended massage oil.

COMO Shambhala Sleep

Exercise class, COMO Shambhala Massage, Reflexology treatment, A 10ml CALM essential oil blend.

COMO Shambhala Glow

Exercise class, choice of massage treatment, facial, body scrub, manicure or pedicure and a COMO Shambhala balm of choice.

COMO Shambhala Bespoke

As a more personalised experience, guests get to choose from the following: Exercise or wellness activity, private mind or body discipline, two COMO Shambhala treatments.

Meaning 'peace' in Sanskrit, Shambhala alludes to the pursuit of balance.